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1st Apr 2016

To beat the ‘throwaway’ waste crisis, we must design loveable objects – that last

Today, practically everything is disposable, which is bad news for the planet

30th Mar 2016

Turnbull’s renewable fund could drive much-needed investment, but…

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced a new "Clean Energy Innovation Fund". But will it generate much-needed investment in the sector?

Food

7th Mar 2016

Locavore or vegetarian? What’s the best way to reduce climate impact of food?

The topic of food – and what you choose to eat – has a lot to do with climate change.

News

1st Mar 2016

FactCheck: do Australians with an average seafood diet ingest 11,000 pieces of plastic a year

Dave West from the environmental group Boomerang Alliance told Fairfax that if you've got an average seafood diet in Australia, you're probably ingesting about 11,000 plastic pieces a year. Is that right?

29th Feb 2016

Seven simple ways you can reduce air pollution in your home

Although some indoor pollutants are unavoidable, there are various ways to reduce your exposure

NewsEnergy

19th Feb 2016

Australia needs a fresh start on climate policy

Australia needs to "reset" discussions related to climate policy, according to the government's advisory body on climate policy.

News

16th Feb 2016

Climate science will be sourced elsewhere after CSIRO cuts: chief scientist

Chief scientist Alan Finkel comments on cuts to climate jobs at CSIRO

FoodMoneyNews

10th Feb 2016

What our love affair with coffee pods reveals about our values

In Australia we use 3 million coffee pods a day. That's one billion ninety-five million a year in just one country! Of these billions of coffee pods, only 5% are made from recyclable materials.

Food

9th Feb 2016

Why gardening is good for your mind as well as your body

Gardening is an opportunity for everyone to experience this kind of regular contact with nature, even if they live in built-up areas. For those without a garden of their own, allotments or community gardens are a highly valuable resource.